Darlington Borough Council News

An illustration of the plans for Darlington railway station. Picture: Darlington Borough Council.

Train station plan: Darlington's connection to success or 'carbuncle'?
Multi-million-pound plans to transform Darlington railway station have won approval from council leaders - despite fears that a multi-storey car park could end up a "carbuncle".

A CCTV camera. Picture: Northern Echo.

CCTVs 'too old to repair' will be replaced in £500,000 upgrade

Cllrs Mike Renton (top) and Jonathan Dulston (bottom) spoke about begging in Darlington town centre at a council meeting.

Order to fine people drinking, begging and causing nuisance in Darlington is extended

Residents have shared their difficulties with the council tax rebate. Picture: Northern Echo.

Darlington council tax reactions: from "still waiting" to "booked a tattoo wiv it"

Darlington Borough Council is to send out more letters about the council tax rebate. Picture: Northern Echo.

Why Darlington residents could soon get more letters over £150 council tax rebate

Darlington town centre. Picture: SarahCaldecott.

Method of tackling anti-social drinking and behaviour in Darlington town centre could be extended

A call for a public inquiry was raised at a meeting at Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough. Picture: Google.

Leading governor of troubled mental health trust "refuted" watchdog claims

The meeting was held at Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough. Picture: Google.

Mental health support in schools to help children amid 'tsunami' of referrals

Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough. Picture: Google.

North East NHS trust shakes up its management after being told to make urgent improvements

Cllrs Lynn Hall (left) and Rachel Creevy (right) spoke at a joint health scrutiny committee meeting at Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough.

Concern over number of physical restraints by mental health NHS trust

Darlington's Green leader - 'one party shouldn't be running this town'

Darlington's Green leader - 'one party shouldn't be running this town'

Councillor Anne-Marie Curry

Darlington's Lib Dem leader thinks there has been a turnaround, but for how long?

Cllr Stephen Harker. Picture: Sarah Caldecott.

Darlington Labour leader on why they lost in 2019 - and how they can win back power next year

Cllrs Heather Scott and Jonathan Dulston. Picture: Northern Echo.

What Darlington's Conservative council think they've achieved since winning power in 2019

Cllr Mike Renton. Picture: Darlington Borough Council.

Another new appointment made to Darlington Council's cabinet

New Darlington Council leader Cllr Jonathan Dulston. Picture: Sarah Caldecott.

Who is Darlington's new council leader - what does he have in mind for the town?

Darlington Town Hall Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

'Horrifying' rise in children being placed at risk of significant harm in Darlington

Big update for those still waiting for £150 council tax rebate in Darlington

Big update for those still waiting for £150 council tax rebate in Darlington

Questions have been asked about the possible use of drones to catch police suspects. Picture: Northern Echo.

Concerns over the use of drones by police in County Durham and Darlington

Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Nigel Bryson. Picture: Northern Echo.

The County Durham police chief facing questions over Keir Starmer 'beergate' investigation

Cllr Heather Scott. Picture: Sarah Caldecott.

'Incredible' Heather Scott praised as she steps down as Darlington Council leader

Darlington shop to turn into new takeaway selling pizzas, parmos and kebabs

Darlington shop to turn into new takeaway selling pizzas, parmos and kebabs

A facility in Richmond, North Yorkshire similar to the community garden proposed in Brafferton. Picture: Just The Job Instagram.

Why a new Darlington garden for young people with learning difficulties has been delayed

Cllr Anne-Marie Curry. Picture: Northern Echo.

Darlington appears to buck the trend as domestic abuse rises elsewhere

Inspectors have made their findings on Darlington's services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Darlington parents face 'running battle' to be heard as critical school report published

Inspectors have made their findings on Darlington's services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Watchdog discovers 'weakness' in special needs provision in Darlington's school

Skerningham Woods development protest in Darlington Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Controversial Darlington housing development still has a 'long way to go'

Fears over Darlington Borough Council's £150 council tax rebate to residents

Fears over Darlington Borough Council's £150 council tax rebate to residents

Why parking woes won't stop Darlington getting a new MoT station and repairs unit

Why parking woes won't stop Darlington getting a new MoT station and repairs unit

Darlington Town Hall. Picture: Northern Echo.

New homes to be built on this empty land in Darlington after objections withdrawn

A map of the proposed new constituency boundaries around Darlington. Picture: Boundary Commission England.

The areas near Darlington which could 'move' from County Durham into Teesside

Cllr Andy Keir. Picture: Durham County Council.

Plans to make Darlington buses more reliable, and get people back on to them

The George, Darlington Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Darlington pub had licence suspended after terrifying street brawl involving football fans

Households who do not pay council tax by direct debit will have to

Some households in County Durham and Darlington could get £150 council tax rebate

Campaigners at Blackwell Grange, Darlington. Picture: Northern Echo.

Darlington campaigner describes 'bittersweet' feeling of precious parkland campaign result

Darlington Town Hall. Picture: Northern Echo.

'Absolute madness' - Plans for more than 1,000 new homes in Darlington revived

Waiting taxis in Darlington town centre Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Darlington taxi fares are set to go up - here's by how much

Council tax 2.99% rise in Darlington approved as alternative 1% bid fails

Council tax 2.99% rise in Darlington approved as alternative 1% bid fails

Protesters gather in the ampitheatre area at Skerningham Wood in 2017. Picture: Northern Echo.

Controversial plans which include 1,650 new homes in Darlington is PASSED

Skerningham Woods development protest in Darlington Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Why there were protesters clad in red outside Darlington's Dolphin Centre

A hot tub. Picture: Northern Echo.

No hot tubs please, we're British - 'pods' approved, but with a quirky condition

Protesters gather in the ampitheatre area at Skerningham Wood in 2017. Picture: Northern Echo.

Darlington housing protesters call on council to rethink its local plan

Darlington Town Hall. Picture: Northern Echo.

Why Darlington leaders are putting up your council tax by almost 3 per cent

Pictures: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

How Darlington's 'Disneyworld style' £35m railway heritage attraction is progressing

Broken Scar Treatment Works.

Northumbrian Water boss responds to criticism of delay in Darlington water fault response

Cllr Stephen Harker loads shopping bags as the Bread and Butter Thing give away groceries at Darlington Town Hall. Picture: Stuart Boulton.

Darlington food charity helping low income families 'to expand into more affluent areas'

An artist’s impression of what the redeveloped Darlington station could look like from Neasham Road.

Temporary Darlington Station car park to open this summer as part of £100m revamp

Jim and Margaret Ruck attending a tea dance in Market Square during their time as Mayor and Mayoress of Darlington

Tributes to bike-loving businessman who made his mark on Darlington

Darlington’s youth employment initiative team had its most successful year in2021

Darlington youth employment scheme help hundreds of people find jobs

Councillor Alan Marshall

Darlington businesses urged to sign up for updates on support

A meeting is being held to discuss police response times after Darlington coiuncillor Kevin Nicholson was targeted by vandals

Public meeting to discuss police response times in Darlington

Darlington Market is set to be relocated again following a campaign by traders Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Darlington's outdoor market to be moved AGAIN

The takeway in North Road can now go ahead

'It means everything to us' - Couple get permission for 'healthy' takeaway in Darlington

Labour councillor Sajna Ali is staying with the party

'I'm not a Tory' - Darlington councillor staying with Labour... days after being welcomed by Conservatives